NOTICE:
•
Risk of equipment damage from unexpected heat generation. Do not overload the driver.
Ensure that the pump operating conditions are suitable for the driver. The driver can
overload in these circumstances:
•
The specific gravity or viscosity of the fluid is greater than expected
•
The pumped fluid exceeds the rated flow rate.
•
Make sure to operate the pump at or near the rated conditions. Failure to do so can result
in pump damage from cavitation or recirculation.
Operation at reduced capacity
WARNING:
•
Risk of breach of containment and equipment damage. Excessive vibration levels can
cause damage to bearings, stuffing box, seal chamber, and/or mechanical seal. Observe
pump for vibration levels, bearing temperature, and excessive noise. If normal levels are
exceeded, shut down and resolve.
•
Risk of explosion and serious physical injury. Do not operate pump with blocked system
piping or with suction or discharge valves closed. This can result in rapid heating and va-
porization of pumpage.
•
Risk of equipment damage and serious physical injury. Heat build-up can cause rotating
parts to score or seize. Observe pump for excessive heat build-up. If normal levels are
exceeded, shut down and resolve.
NOTICE:
Cavitation can cause damage to the internal surfaces of the pump. Ensure net positive suction
head available (NPSH
A
) always exceeds NPSH required (NPSH
3
) as shown on the published
performance curve of the pump.
Operation under freezing conditions
NOTICE:
Do not expose an idle pump to freezing conditions. Drain all liquid that will freeze that is inside
the pump and any auxiliary equipment. Failure to do so can cause liquid to freeze and damage
the pump. Note that different liquids freeze at different temperatures. Some pump designs do
not drain completely and may require flushing with a liquid that doesn't freeze.
5.17 Initial Inspection After Starting
Packed Box
With pump running at rated speed, the stuffing box gland can be adjusted. Draw gland nuts up evenly
and only 1/ 6 of a turn at a time, allowing sufficient time between adjustments for the packing to adjust
itself and the effect on the leakage to be observed. If any sign of heating is evident, shut down the pump
and allow the box to cool. Several starts may be necessary before the box runs cool. Do not back off the
gland nuts on a hot box as this will usually result in liquid leaking between the outer edge of the packing
and the stuffing box bore. Remember that it takes newly installed packing some time to "run in" and that
during this period, frequent attention and careful adjustments are necessary. See
5.17 Initial Inspection After Starting
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